The Immigration and Passport department in Pakistan has started issuing e-passports, which are very secure travel documents, to Pakistani citizens.
These passports have a special electronic chip embedded in them, storing important information like the person's fingerprints and other personal details.
E-passports are already used in over 150 countries because they make border security more efficient. Pakistani e-passport holders can use special e-gates at airports worldwide, making travel easier.
This new system replaces the old manual one and allows people to apply for passports online, making the process more convenient.
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How to Get E-Passport?
The application process for the e-Passport is similar to acquiring a Machine Readable Passport (MRP).The following conditions are mandatory for applying the e-Passport at RPOs :
First Name and Last Name are Required
First Name allowed up to 50 characters
Last Name allowed up to 40 characters
Relative (Father/Husband/Guardian) Name allowed up to 40 characters
New E-Passport Fee in Pakistan
The fee for the newly introduced Ordinary e-Passport is given below :| Sno. | Category | Period | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 Pages | 5 Years | Rs.9,000/- | Rs.15,000/- |
| 10 Years | Rs.13,500/- | Rs.22,500/- | ||
| 2 | 72 Pages | 5 Years | Rs.16,500/- | Rs.27,000/- |
| 10 Years | Rs.24,750/- | Rs.40,500/- |
